(1) The Minister, by order, may declare any area to be an area of geological significance.(2) A person must not fossick, prospect, explore or carry out mining operations in an area declared under subsection (1) to be an area of geological significance (a) without the Director's written approval; or(b) otherwise than in accordance with that approval.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 50 penalty units.(3) The Director may give an approval subject to any terms and conditions.